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View Poll Results: Would it be really worth the money to upgrade my xtremegamer to a Auzentech Forte?
Absolutely worth every dime and is better than the xtremegamer in every way! GET IT NOW!!! 6 46.15%
Worth it only if you are an audiophile. 1 7.69%
The forte is killer, but the xtremegamer is no slouch, extra costs just isn't justifiable 4 30.77%
Absolutely not worth the it at all... KEEP THE XTREMEGAMER, you will not notice the difference 2 15.38%
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The cost of upgrade is pretty significant, and i was wondering if the rewards warrant the costs. I have the xtremegamer right now and really like it, but I just want to upgrade and wondered if it was worth it or if i should keep the xtremegamer and forget spending the extra $100 after saling this xtremegamer to get the Forte 7.1
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Go for it, everyone who does says they love the change
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I went from a X-Fi Platinum to an Elite Pro to a Prelude. The upgrade was definitely worth it, the only one that wasn't was from Elite Pro to the Prelude because I thought the Elite Pro sounded quite good. Still, I've always had my heart set on the Prelude so I went for it.
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Are you using it primarily for gaming? Also, what speakers/headphones are you using it with and what equipment do you plan on buying later, if any?
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I am now a big fan of Audiotrak. Even their basic, unmoded soundcards are very satisfying.
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Depends on whether you need the gaming aspects or analog 7.1 outputs. If it's just headphones, there are better. Xtremegamer = low end tbh.
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imo it's only worth it if you have a decent pair of headphones.
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Are you using it primarily for gaming? Also, what speakers/headphones are you using it with and what equipment do you plan on buying later, if any?
I don't really have a need for later equipment until i get ready to replace this card if i buy it...

I am using a set of Audio Technica AD700's and love them, I listen to lots of music, but I game a ton!
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